ACROSS SPAIN AND PORTUGAL With Paradores & Pousadas April 21-May 7, 2020

17 days from $5,374 total price from Boston, New York ($4,795 air & land inclusive plus $579 airline taxes and fees)

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited, six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.

An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Alumni and Friends of The University of North Carolina Dear Carolina Alumni and Friends, Join fellow Tar Heels and friends on an exclusive 17-day journey replete with majestic cathedrals, lush and varied landscapes, spectacular artwork and the sumptuous wine and cuisine of Spain and Portugal. In a small group, discover the charm, romance and enduring traditions of Portugal and Northern Spain, while staying in intimate and historic paradores and pousadas. Your travels begin in Europe’s second-oldest capital, Lisbon, and continue to the birthplace of port wine, Oporto. Crossing into northern Spain, visit beautiful , the last stop on the renowned Way of St. James pilgrimage route. From there, continue through “Green Spain” to elegant Santander and historic León, revitalized and the storied Basque Country. After absorbing the ’ scenery, conclude your explorations in vibrant Barcelona. For those who wish to extend their stay in Barcelona, an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension is available. With room for only 24 guests, and this superb itinerary, we expect the limited space will fill quickly. Call (877)962-3980 today to book this experience! Yours at Carolina,

Douglas S. Dibbert ’70 President, UNC General Alumni Association

THE UNC RESERVATION FORM: ACROSS SPAIN AND PORTUGAL Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______($500 per person) for ____ person(s) on Across Spain and Portugal departing April 21, 2020. I/We understand the final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure. Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA, or by personal check. Please make check payable to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: General Alumni Association, University of North Carolina, PO Box 660, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0660. For more information, please call The UNC GAA toll-free at 1-877-962-3980, or call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at 1-888-370-6765. Full Passport Name ______Date of Birth ______Gender _____ Full Passport Name ______Date of Birth ______Gender _____ Address ______City ______State ______ZIP ______E-mail(s) ______Badge Name(s) ______Home Phone (______)______Cell Phone (______)______Please book my/our air from ______I/We request an air upgrade to ______I will share a room with ______I request a single room (limited availability) q Post-Tour “Barcelona – On Your Own” Extension: Please sign me/us up q

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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due at least 95 days prior to departure, and is payable by check or credit card.

Membership Requirements: Tour participants who are not members of The UNC General Alumni Association must join the Association ($50 for singles; $60 for couples) or pay a $50 surcharge to participate. Please pay by separate check made payable to The UNC General Alumni Association and mail the check with this reservation form. Tour membership limited to 24 alumni and friends of UNC Across Spain and Portugal With Paradores & Pousadas 17 days from $5,374 total price from Boston, New York ($4,795 air & land inclusive plus $579 airline taxes and fees) ortified cities and tiny fishing villages, rugged Atlantic coastline and com- Fmanding Pyrenees peaks, iconic shrines to both religion and fine art, and intimate lodgings in historic paradores and pousadas – it all awaits on this singular small group journey from Lisbon across the north of Spain, ending in vibrant Barcelona.

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lisbon, Portugal Bay of Biscay

Santiago de Day 2: Arrive Lisbon We arrive in the Portuguese Compostela Bilbao capital and transfer to our hotel. As guests’ arrival León times vary, we have no group activities planned during the day. Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner. D Oporto Bielsa PORTUGAL Barcelona Day 3: Lisbon A morning tour introduces us to SPAIN the city on the River Tagus; the afternoon is free for Lisbon independent exploration. B

Destination Motorcoach Day 4: Lisbon/Oporto Leaving Lisbon we head Entry/Departure north, stopping in the small fortified town of Obidos and in the seaside village of Nazare. Mid-afternoon we Avg. High (°F) Apr May reach our pousada in lovely Oporto, Portugal’s second Lisbon 68 72 Bilbao 60 62 largest city and a UNESCO site. B,D Barcelona 65 71 Day 5: Oporto Highlights of our city tour include the historic city center, Baroque Clerigos Church, and the sophisticated Foz oceanfront district. We enjoy an Small Group Tour Highlights hour-long cruise on the Douro River. Our tour ends with a visit to a port lodge for a tasting of the fortified Lisbon touring • Douro River cruise and port wine tasting wine exclusive to the region. B,D • Pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela • Stops along religious route of Way of St. James • Bilbao’s Gug- Day 6: Oporto/Santiago de Compostela, Spain genheim and Fine Arts museums • Full-day excursion along rugged, beautiful Basque coastline • Two nights in En route to Santiago, we stop in the old Galician town Pyrenees Mountains region • Three-night stay in vibrant of Pontevedra. We continue on to Santiago, capital of Barcelona • Barcelona touring • Unique itinerary through Spain’s northwest region, arriving mid-after- Northern Spain • Stays in distinguished historic lodgings noon at our parador, where we dine tonight. B,D

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating Day 7: Santiago de Compostela Last stop on the celebrated pilgrimage route of the Way of St. 1 Depart U.S. for Lisbon James (Camino de Santiago) and presumed repository Corinthia Hotel 2-3 Lisbon Deluxe Lisbon of the remains of St. James the Apostle, Santiago de 4-5 Oporto Pousada do Porto First Class Compostela also ranks among Spain’s most beautiful Santiago de Parador de Santiago and visited cities. We discover this important cultural 6-7 First Class Compostela de Compostela and educational capital on today’s tour, featuring the 8 León Hotel Conde Luna First Class Cathedral housing the silver crypt believed to hold 9-11 Bilbao Melia Bilbao Sup. First Class the remains of St. James. From here we enter Plaza 12-13 Bielsa Parador de Bielsa First Class de Obradoiro, the monumental square surrounded by 14-16 Barcelona Hotel Avenida Palace Sup. First Class Santiago’s most important buildings. This afternoon is 17 Depart Barcelona for U.S. free for independent exploration in this eminently walk- able and lovely UNESCO World Heritage city with Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. historic buildings lining its winding, narrow streets. B,D

Cover photo: On Day 7 we visit Santiago’s 11th-century cathedral. We visit the coastal city of Oporto on Days 4 & 5.

Day 8: Santiago/León Leaving Santiago this painting by Picasso. Then we pass through a coun- morning, we travel east to vibrant León, another stop tryside historically home to the Basque people of on the Way of St. James pilgrimage route and known Spain’s Atlantic Coast and western Pyrenees. At the for its religious festivals and Easter Week processions. seaside village of Bakio, we follow a coastal road of Upon arrival, we encounter the city’s impressive his- wild beauty to the islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, torical and architectural heritage as we visit the 12th- with its hermitage to St. John the Baptist. We stop in century León Cathedral, one of Spain’s most beautiful the key fishing town of Bermeo then continue on to with its sculpture-covered façade and impressive the medieval fishing village of Mundaka, where we stained glass windows; and Casa Botines, a Modernist enjoy magnificent views of the Urdaibai Biosphere structure by architect Antoni Gaudí. We reach our Reserve of streams and a salt marsh surrounded by hotel early this evening and dine there tonight. B,D sheer cliffs. B,L

Day 9: León/Bilbao Today we stop in the elegant Day 12: Bilbao//Bielsa We travel today port city and Cantabrian capital of Santander for to the Pyrenees town of Bielsa, stopping en route in a tour and lunch. Then we travel on to Bilbao, the fabled Pamplona, known for its annual Running of industrial port city almost magically transformed the Bulls tradition. B,D by the construction of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in 1997. B,L

Day 10: Bilbao This morning’s tour begins in Post-Tour Extension Bilbao’s medieval Old City, with a charming mix of narrow cobblestone streets and inviting squares. We May 7-9, 2020 see the Catedral de Santiago (c. 1379), once a stop on the pilgrimage route; monumental Plaza Nueva; and Barcelona – busy seaside La Ribera market. Then we take a guided tour of the Guggenheim and its contemporary art On Your Own collection. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the jaw- 3 days/2 nights dropping structure of limestone, titanium, and glass has for $345 total price drawn acclaim, attention, and visitors to this popular, Single Supplement: $225 revitalized city. Our last stop is Bilbao’s Fine Arts Discover more of this lively, spirited city. Museum, with a rich collection of Spanish and Basque artworks. B,D Your Tour Price Includes Day 11: Bilbao/Basque Country A day-long • 2 nights’ accommodations at Hotel Avenida Palace excursion begins with a poignant stop: Gernika (Superior First Class) (Guernica), heart of the Basque region and the town • 2 meals: 2 breakfasts razed by Nazi bombing in 1937 during the Spanish • Transfer to airport Civil War that was immortalized in the namesake “Tomorrow we will do beautiful things.”

– Antoni Gaudí

Day 13: Bielsa/Chistau Valley Fresh mountain air and stunning scenery are on tap as we visit the Chistau Valley, a broad and tranquil valley in the Spanish Pyr- enees. We tour the valley’s wide-open vistas, stopping at several scenic lookouts for photo opportunities and visiting a mountain town where we enjoy lunch on our own. B,D

Day 14: Bielsa/Barcelona We travel today by coach to the world-class city of Barcelona, arriving mid-afternoon. After a brief orientation walking tour, we are free for dinner on our own in this most gastronomic of cities. B

Day 15: Barcelona This morning’s city tour features Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter), a maze of medieval streets; and Las Ramblas, the tree- Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim Museum lined pedestrian mall that attracts locals and visitors Tour Departs: April 21, 2020 alike, day and night. Prices include int’l airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees. We pay homage to Boston, New York $5,374 Barcelona’s native Philadelphia, $5,574 son, flamboyant Washington, DC artist Antoni Gaudí, Atlanta, Baltimore, visiting his fanciful Charlotte, Chicago, Parc Guell and the Cincinnati, Cleveland, $5,674 landmark Sagrada Detroit, Miami, Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, Tampa We spend two nights in the Familia, his surreal Pyrenees. – and unfinished – Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, cathedral. Following a tapas lunch, the remainder of $5,774 Phoenix, Portland (OR), the day is free for independent exploration. B,L San Francisco, Seattle Day 16: Barcelona Our Gaudí tour continues this Land Only (transfers not included) $4,695 morning at Casa Mila, whose curving stone face inspired Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person the nickname “La Pedrera” (stone quarry). Now hous- based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, ing a cultural center, Casa Mila is a UNESCO site. This surcharges, and fees of $579, which are subject to change until final payment is made. afternoon is at leisure; tonight we bid ¡adios! to Spain, and to our fellow travelers, at a farewell dinner. B,D Single travelers please add $1,495. All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed. Day 17: Depart for U.S. We transfer to the airport this morning for our connecting flights to the U.S. B Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: Business Class – $3,595 per person; Premium Economy – $1,595 per person (upgrades are subject to availability Your Tour Price Includes and pricing is subject to change). Upgrade prices are in addition to the costs above. • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities Please note: This trip involves considerable walking – • 15 nights’ accommodations: 9 nights in Deluxe, between 1-3 miles per day – up hills or stairs, and on Superior First Class, and First Class hotels; 6 nights uneven or cobblestone streets. You should be in good in First Class paradores and pousadas physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest. • 28 meals: 15 breakfasts; 3 lunches; 10 dinners For reservations and information, please • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all call The UNC General Alumni Association entrance fees toll-free at • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director 1-877-962-3980 • Private motorcoach transportation throughout Or call Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. toll-free at your trip • Luggage handling for one bag per person 1-888-370-6765 • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Eastern Time airport and hotel porters, and all drivers GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Presorted Please read this information carefully, as payment of a $500 deposit per person represents your acceptance of the Standard following Terms and Conditions. U.S. POSTAGE Not Included in Tour Price: Airfare when purchasing a Land Only package; costs of passports and visas; personal expenses P A I D such as beverages, laundry, room service, and meals not specified; airport transfers when purchasing a Land Only package; Odysseys communication charges; gratuities to your Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director, which are at your discretion (suggested gratu- Unlimited, Inc. ities: $10-$15 per traveler, per day); optional sightseeing; and travel protection insurance. Additional baggage fees may apply and are subject to change at any time. You should confirm directly with your airline(s) prior to departure. Cancellations, Refunds, and Changes: If you must cancel your trip, the effective date of cancellation will be upon Odysseys Unlimited, Inc.’s receipt of your notification. Refunds for cancellations are subject to the following per person charges:cancel 95 days or more before departure: $200 charge; cancel 94-65 days before departure: 25% of tour price; cancel 64-45 days before departure: 50% of tour price; cancel 44-30 days before departure: 75% of tour price; cancel 29-0 days before departure: no refund. If you make any changes to your reservation from 94 to 30 days prior to departure, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. will apply a $100 per person administrative fee, in addition to any fees or penalties imposed by third parties. Changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If your reservation changes from double occupancy to single occupancy for any reason, you will be charged the single supplement. No changes are allowed within 30 days of departure. Upon reservation, you must provide your full legal name as it appears on your passport, as well as your date of birth and gender. In the event an airline ticket is issued with incorrect information you have provided, you will be respon- sible for charges associated with the ticket’s reissue.

Responsibility: The liability of The University of North Carolina General Alumni Association (UNC GAA), as sponsor, and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc., as tour operator, is strictly limited. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. purchases transportation, hotel accom- modations, and restaurant and other services from independent suppliers­ not under its control. We serve only as agents for these suppliers in securing tour arrangements, and therefore will not accept responsibility for wrongful, negligent, or arbitrary acts or omissions of these independent contractors, or of their employees, agents, servants, or representatives. The UNC GAA and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. are not liable for injury, damage, loss, accident, or delay that may be caused by events not within our control, including, without limitation, acts of terrorism, war, strikes, the defect of any vehicle, or the negligence or default of any third party. All coupons, receipts, and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the air carriers, cruise lines, and other independent suppliers. We will make every effort to operate our tours as planned, but we reserve the right to make itinerary changes as necessary. If unforeseen circumstances require us to change a hotel, we will select alternative accommodations of the same or better quality. Health and Medical Issues: We request that you be in good health to participate in this tour. There is a considerable amount of walking, and you must be able to get on and off motorcoaches and boats on your own. We regret that we cannot offer individual assistance; in such cases you must be accompanied by a companion who will assist you. Please note that many of our tour itineraries, for reasons beyond our control, do not accommodate wheelchairs. Please call or e-mail us to inquire and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have. We reserve the right to remove anyone whose physical or mental condition, in our opinion, com­promises the operation of the tour or detracts from the enjoyment or safety of the other passengers. In that event, The UNC GAA and Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. assume no financial responsibility for any unused por- tion of the tour. JOIN UNC FOR AN EXCLUSIVE Air Transportation – Important Information: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. includes in its tour price round-trip economy air from designated gateway cities as shown and contracts with those airlines the company feels provide the level of service, routings, SMALL GROUP TOUR TO and value necessary for your entire trip. While another airline may offer a more direct connection, it may be at a price unavail- able at the lower group rates. You will receive your preliminary air schedule approximately 2½ months prior to departure. SPAIN AND PORTUGAL! Please note that seat assignment on your international flight is usually done at airport check-in. Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. is unable to guarantee any seat assignments. Due to the nature of tour operator tickets, other restrictions apply, including, but not limited to, frequent flyer mileage accrual, stopovers, alternate travel dates, upgrades, and airline taxes Guaranteed Small Group: and fees. If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, Land Only is available on most tours. Since international and domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time, we recommend that if you choose to make your own air- Limited to 24 Guests line reservations, you do not purchase non-refundable tickets or those with high penalties for changes. If you choose to make your own air arrangements, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. shall not have any liability for any loss resulting from cancellation of this tour or changes in this tour. Best TourOperatorsaward. Travel &Leisure’sWorld’s This tourisprovidedby Odysseys Unlimited, six-time honoree